Cheesy Potato Cakes

These yummy morsels of potato are a tasty take on Irish boxty and are a great way use up leftover mashed potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 ½ cups grated raw potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl.

Step 2

Stir Cheddar cheese and mashed potatoes into the grated potato mixture; season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Beat egg, ranch dressing, and milk together in a separate bowl; pour mixture into potatoes and stir.

Step 4

Heat vegetable in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Drop tablespoon size scoops of the potato mixture into the hot oil.

Step 6

Pan-fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.